Description:
Obverse
The large coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia, with the year 2013 inscribed below, is placed in the centre. The inscriptions LATVIJAS and REPUBLIKA, each arranged in a semicircle, are above and beneath the central motif respectively.
Reverse
The reverse of the new 1-lats coin features the kokle - a musical instrument originating with the ancient Balts.
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